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What time do the polls close on Super Tuesday in Texas?

Polls throughout Texas will remain open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 5, 2024. As long as you're in line by 7 p.m., you must legally be allowed to vote.

DALLAS — Texans looking to cast their ballots in the primary election are heading to polling locations across the state on March 5 for Super Tuesday. 

Voters will have the chance to weigh in on local, state and national races.

Before you head to the polls, check out WFAA's voter guide for everything you need to know, from where to vote to what's on the ballot. 

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How to vote on Election Day

Polls throughout Texas will remain open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 5. As long as you're in line by 7 p.m., you must be allowed to vote by law.

You must also provide photo identification. Here is a list of acceptable forms:

  • Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
  • Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
  • Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
  • Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
  • U.S. Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph
  • U.S. Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
  • U.S. Passport (book or card)

If you don't have one of the forms of ID listed above and can't reasonably get one, you can bring one of the following in order to execute a "Reasonable Impediment Declaration":

  • Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name and an address, including the voter’s voter registration certificate
  • Copy of or original current utility bill
  • Copy of or original bank statement
  • Copy of or original government check
  • Copy of or original paycheck
  • Copy of or original of (a) a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document)

In addition, you must be a U.S. citizen who is at least 18 years old in order to vote. You must already be registered before Election Day.

You can check registration status by vising the Texas Secretary of State's online voter portal. 

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A full list of Texas polling places can be found here. Reminder: Cellphones are not allowed inside polling locations. Voters can, however, print a copy of their sample ballot and bring it with them to the polls.

How to file a complaint

Voters looking to file a complaint for any election can do so by contacting the Texas Secretary of State's Office by calling 800-252-8683 or emailing elections@sos.texas.gov. 

Those who wish to file a complaint for federal elections can contact the U.S. Department of Justice at 800-253-3931 or by emailing voting.section@usdoj.gov. 

For local elections, contact your county clerk's office.

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